The Author's POV

Chapter 612

A new morning arrived.

As soon as I woke up, I washed up and had breakfast with my family. After that, I got changed and left the apartment. Not going to lie, the last part took me a little longer than expected due to some unforeseen circumstances. Nevertheless, I was still on time.

"Are you ready?"

I was greeted by Amanda when I arrived at the front of the flat. She looked quite vivacious with her long white skirt and a black turtleneck that hid her neck.

Upon seeing her, I apologized immediately.

"Sorry, Nola was giving me a hard time."

"What happened this time?"

"…She had a nightmare, and she didn't want to let go of me."

Amanda covered her mouth and laughed.

"That's adorable."

"Not when you're in a hurry."

"It's fine, let's go. I've got the driver waiting downstairs."

"Thanks…"

Thanking Amanda, my mood shifted. Not in a good way as I was reminded of my purpose.

'...It's been a while since I last paid a visit.'

To Smallsnake's grave.

About a year or so.

I just couldn't bear to go. It reminded me of my failure. My failure in saving someone that was dear to me.

...But I also knew that this couldn't go on anymore.

As I was getting ready to leave for Immorra, I thought I should pay him a visit. It was about time I moved on.

"It's alright."

I felt Amanda squeeze my hand as she looked up at me. Meeting her gaze, I felt my heart calm down a little as a smile spread across my face.

Then, squeezing her hand back, I leaned my body forward and gave her a peck on the cheek.

"You…"

"Thanks."

I let go of her hand and moved away toward the elevators. Pretending ignorance to her bewildered expression.

It was about time I got her back because of how cheeky she had been acting lately. I was satisfied with just seeing her reaction.

…and it was exactly because of this feeling that I was experiencing that my face turned somber.

'I can't lose this.'

This little joy in my life.

It was probably the only thing that was stopping me from losing it.

So…

I had to do everything to not lose it.

***

Amanda stared at Ren's parting back with her hand pressed against the side of her cheek.

'It's hot.'

mumbled to herself while she felt the heat rise

she expected. Most likely because this was the first time he had

her who initiated. She didn't blame him,

her emotions on him. Even though their progress was extremely slow, it was nonetheless still progress, and Amanda could see from Ren's

were testimony to this, and her heart warmed up a

But...

her mouth with her arm while her other hand touched her cheek, she

was just a

***

Tap. Tap. Tap.

Ryan's screen as

given how quickly they arrived and disappeared. Unexpectedly, it seemed like

hand paused. Then, with a furrow of his brows, he mumbled under

an external generator that is powering up the system. If I disable the system, the

his head to stare at one of the

won't be able to assist you any longer, guys. They have a backup generator for their system. You

[No problem]

crisp voice echoed inside of

It belonged to Ava.

I'll get back at you in

"Got it."

communication shut off

toward the main screen, Ryan took a pen

this, we should be able to

They were required by law to meet certain monthly targets

they were of the lowest rank in the past, it wasn't an issue before, but when their mercenary organization

came with being a highly ranked mercenary group weren't something to be trifled with. It wasn't just the fame that came with it, but they were also

the missions, everyone in the group took turns, and at the moment, it was

this mission complete, we can relax

the pen on the table and

stared at the

sure is

his best to make up for his absence, but even after two years

after he took over his role that he

think about

his chest tighten whenever he thought

had passed, he

a teenager, or maybe because Smallsnake meant so much to him, but every day, he would force himself to learn and improve his methods. It was the only thing

want such a situation to happen

Ding—!

received a message. It

they are doing. We are going to another planet in two days' time. I want everyone

times as heavy silence fell upon the

breath, he tried to calm down, but when he saw

with all of his might. Unknowingly, his foot started to shake

'Calm down Ryan.'

several seconds for him to quell his rough breathing, and even then, he could feel his heart beating uncontrollably inside of his

"Huff…huff…"

teeth, he brought his fingers to the

[Okay.]

single word. And one that took all of his energy

from his seat once

while resting both of his hands

go on, I need to move

***

"We're here."

my body. A familiar chapel

closed my eyes while

'Here I am.'

a while since I had been here. Honestly, everything felt so familiar yet so unfamiliar at the

I was feeling into

was eating away at the little sanity that

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